Upcoming Workshops

Unless otherwise noted:
Workshops are either online or in-person.
In Person: Faith Lutheran Church, 680 W. Deerpath Road in Lake Forest, Illinois
(take the elevator to the lower level)
Online: via Zoom (meeting info is emailed)
Date: Usually on the Wednesday following the guild meeting

Workshop fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled.

 
Fun with Rope Celia Stratman
$30.00

February 18, 2026

Our very own Celia Stratman will be showing us how to make rope bowls. During this half day workshop, you can expect to FINISH a basic “medium sized” round rope bowl.

Star-Spangled Dresdens
$55.00

August 20, 2025

Step-by-step instructions, along with tips and tricks, will be provided for creating flat, round, and tiny Dresden plates. Then you will learn how to assemble them into a table runner or place mat using Susan’s unique quilt-as-you-go technique. The sample shown is patriotic in theme, but any color combination will work.

Registration opens to the public on 6/18/2025.

Chop It Like It's Hot! Nina Clotfelter

January 21, 2026

We asked Nina what was her favorite workshop, she replied, Chop it Like It’s Hot! You cannot make any mistakes; it’s fun and relaxing while you will learn a variety of techniques. Watch her video describing the project.

Registration opens to the public 11/18/2025.

Register at a Meeting or by Mail

Register at any guild meeting or download the workshop registration form to register by mail. Registration is complete when payment is received.

Registration Policies

Non-member Registration

Members of Village Quilters have priority seating at all workshops until two months before the workshop date (unless otherwise noted). Open enrollment begins two months before the workshop date. At that time any interested person may sign up for the workshop.

If a nonmember purchases a workshop before open enrollment, the seat for the nonmember will be held until the open enrollment date. If the workshop has been filled by Village Quilters prior to the open enrollment date, a refund will be sent via USPS within thirty days of the open enrollment date. Notification will be made to the purchaser via phone or email. 

Location and Time, Supply Lists

(unless otherwise noted)

Date: Wednesday following the Tuesday guild meeting
Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 680 W Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Supply List: Linked in the workshop description; otherwise, contact programs@villagequilters.org.

Security and Privacy

All transactions are secure and encrypted, and we never store your credit card information. Payments are processed through Stripe (see stripe.com). Payment information is also governed by Stripe's privacy policy. Village Quilters of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest collects your name and address for billing purposes and your phone and email so you can be contacted in case of last minute changes to the workshop. Village Quilters of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest does not sell, trade, or share your information.

All Sales Are Final

Workshop fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled.